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Trump praises ‘rational’ Putin discussions
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has commended his working relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling their discussions "very rational" and reaffirming his commitment to brokering an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Speaking in an interview aboard Air Force One with OutKick on Saturday, Trump described himself as the only leader capable of stopping Putin, expressing confidence in his ability to negotiate peace.
“I don’t think anyone else in the world can stop [Putin]—except me. And I think I’m going to be able to,” he said. “We’ve had very rational discussions, and I just want to see the killings stop.”
Trump warned that without diplomatic efforts, the war could escalate into World War III, but he insisted the situation remains "somewhat under control." He added that he maintains a good relationship with both Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, stressing that no other leader would have been able to mediate the conflict.
Since taking office, Trump has worked to restore US-Russia relations and mediate a settlement in Ukraine. He and Putin have spoken at least twice, while US and Russian delegations have engaged in several rounds of direct negotiations.
During their latest phone call on Tuesday, which lasted two and a half hours, Trump and Putin discussed a 30-day ceasefire proposal. While Putin responded positively, he cited key challenges, including the need for a monitoring mechanism and ensuring that Ukraine does not use the pause to rearm or forcibly recruit more soldiers.
However, Putin agreed to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure for 30 days.
Following the talks, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, suggested that a full ceasefire could be reached within weeks. He also indicated that Kiev had seemingly agreed to stay out of NATO, a key Russian demand.
With this issue nearing resolution, discussions have now shifted to the status of Crimea and the four former Ukrainian regions that voted to join Russia.
Speaking in an interview aboard Air Force One with OutKick on Saturday, Trump described himself as the only leader capable of stopping Putin, expressing confidence in his ability to negotiate peace.
“I don’t think anyone else in the world can stop [Putin]—except me. And I think I’m going to be able to,” he said. “We’ve had very rational discussions, and I just want to see the killings stop.”
Trump warned that without diplomatic efforts, the war could escalate into World War III, but he insisted the situation remains "somewhat under control." He added that he maintains a good relationship with both Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, stressing that no other leader would have been able to mediate the conflict.
Since taking office, Trump has worked to restore US-Russia relations and mediate a settlement in Ukraine. He and Putin have spoken at least twice, while US and Russian delegations have engaged in several rounds of direct negotiations.
During their latest phone call on Tuesday, which lasted two and a half hours, Trump and Putin discussed a 30-day ceasefire proposal. While Putin responded positively, he cited key challenges, including the need for a monitoring mechanism and ensuring that Ukraine does not use the pause to rearm or forcibly recruit more soldiers.
However, Putin agreed to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure for 30 days.
Following the talks, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, suggested that a full ceasefire could be reached within weeks. He also indicated that Kiev had seemingly agreed to stay out of NATO, a key Russian demand.
With this issue nearing resolution, discussions have now shifted to the status of Crimea and the four former Ukrainian regions that voted to join Russia.
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